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05/10/2008

5K Run/Walk-

105.7 'THE X' will be there and you don't want to miss it! Silver Spring Township and the Harrisburg Area YMCA, West Shore are teaming up to host a 5K Run/Walk at Stony Ridge Park on May 10, 2008

CHECK-IN & RACE DAY REGISTRATION     7:30 AM - 8:45 AM 

RACE START     9:00 AM

KIDS FUN RUN     10:00 AM (free for ages 11 & under)

                Pre-registration: $15     (Before RACE DAY)

                Race Day Registration:  $20    

All pre-registrants will receive free t-shirts, coupons and are eligible to win Trophies or Medals!!  T-shirts are not guaranteed for race day registrants and will not be given to kids participating in the Free Fun Run. Chick-fil-A and PNC Bank will also be there handing out free giveaways!!

(Flyer)

(Registration Form)

                                    Thanks to our Sponsors:

               105.7 The X - The Station that ROCKS!    www.1057thex.com         

Power-Pak Beverage (Red Bull)       Moore Graphics              Bobby Rahal            

Subway           PNC Bank                Crown Trophy                Wegmans 

Karns              Olive Garden             Chick-fil-A                      Pepsi Bottling Co.

 
06/29/2008 and 07/27/2008

Concerts in the Park

There's NO admission fee! Silver Spring is hosting it's second series of "Concerts in the Park" at Stony Ridge Park (located off Bernheisel Bridge Road). Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a musical day at the park. The concession stand will be open!

June 29, 2008 - High Tops!!     (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

The High Tops believe that the energy, optimism and swingability of 1950's Rock & Roll never goes out of style and they make their point by mixing 50's (and early 60's) classics with retro rock from the 1980's (and 90's). Check out their myspace page by clicking on the link below.

(Click here for the High Tops myspace.com)

July 27, 2008 - Flashpoint!!     (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Formed in 1991, Flashpoint is a five piece band that plays a wide variety of dance music. With a repertoire ranging from the classics of the 50's, 60's and the funky / disco era of the 70's to the 80's, 90's and today's contemporary dance. Check out their myspace page by clicking on the link below:

(Click here for Flashpoints myspace.com)

 
10/11/2008

Willow Mill Fall Festival

Join us for another exciting Fall Festival at Willow Mill Park, on October 11, 2008 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Bring your family & friends and enjoy various food vendors, arts and crafts, kids games, pony rides, hay rides, chicken barbecue meal, bingo and so much more! If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please fill out an application below and mail it to 6475 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. For more information, see the flyer below.

(Click here to download a vendor application)

(Click here to print out a flyer)

 
12/3/2008

Holiday Tree Lighting

The Township's annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m., at the Municipal Complex and Social Hall. The event is sponsored by the Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA, assisted by the Silver Spring Fire Company and the Parks & Recreation Department. The ceremony will feature:

    • A visit from Santa!
    • Caroling
    • Christmas Tree Lighting
    • Cookies and Sweet Treats
    • Crafts for Kids